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dieth

verb, old form of «dies» (he, she, it)

«dieth» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

«dieth» means «dies», a form of «die»: To die means to stop living. tree →

Then and now

Only the ending is old: -eth was the ending for he, she and it, where today we say -s: «he dieth» = «he dies».

Examples

He that smiteth a man, so that he dieth, shall surely be put to death. (Torah EXO.21.12, JPS 1917) tree →
If a thief be found breaking in, and be smitten so that he dieth, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him. (Torah EXO.22.2, JPS 1917) tree →
That which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD. (Torah LEV.22.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: dies.

On Mova

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